Sizzix 660513 Accessory Die Brush & Foam Pad for Wafer-Thin Dies

Good product though sometimes you may need to poke with a fine point object like a needle since the bristles are not very stiff.

This is amazing!I have a number of really quite intricate dies, eg lacework-style ones, and it takes me FOREVER to get the the die cut fully detached from all the tiny pieces of paper that remain inside. Previously I used to have to use a cocktail stick, and poke through each individual piece, which was very time-consuming and intricate. It also ran the risk of ripping the die cut paper.With this tool, it is SO simple to get all those little pieces out. I literally just roll the brush roller over it a few times, and it magically detaches.Cannot fault it - saves time, cocktail sticks, and my sanity!

1) Do not remove the template before using the brush - it can damage very fine detail, especially on thin paper.2) Place the cut paper / card and die cut on your foam with the metal on top (it protects the cut-out) and remove all unwanted pieces BEFORE taking the die off. Take care not to tear off pieces that did not cut well.3) Now you can use a blade to remove pieces that did not cut well. Do not cut on the foam mat - use healing cutting mat.

This is excellent for removing the waste from the die, especially the intricate ones. I used to spend ages pushing out little bits with a pokey tool. A job I dislike doing, I just want to get on with the project.As dies are getting more and more intricate, this is a great timesaver.It is quite robust but like anything else needs treating with respect. If it does get caught in the die, you need to remove it carefully. Too much vigour and being heavy handed will snag the bristles and pull them out.I have had mine several months and had no issues with it. It is a great time saver, better than spending ages with a pokey tool.The negative reviews almost put me off but I'm very happy with my purchase.Update August 201713 months since I purchased this and it's still going strong. Highly recommended.

Oooo after buying 3 of the tool in one and the bristles falling out each time and not able to get a replacement brush head I found sizzix has brought out this little beauty that is so good in your hand if you suffer from that Arthur Ritis and his pals. I bought two of these, one for myself and one for my friend who is getting dragged into crafting by her best friend to help her get her die cuts out. Lovely feel and is so good at releasing the die cut and cut bits out of the dies.

At first thought this was the best thing since sliced bread but ‘overnight’ it just fell apart. I have used it alongside 2 other unbranded, cheaper models which are still going strong...also the foam pad that comes with it is now wearing out as I keep finding bits of black stuck in intricate parts of my die cuts! That needs replacing too.